Ukrainian drone strikes apartment block in Moscow

29.05.2025 09:04

Ukrainian drone strikes apartment block in Moscow

A Ukrainian drone struck an apartment block in southwestern Moscow early Thursday morning, as Kiev ramps up attacks on the Russian capital following the first direct talks between the two countries in three years.

The UAV hit the Mirax Park residential complex on Vernadsky Avenue, damaging the building’s facade and shattering windows. Many residents fled into the street after the blast.

Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated that there were no casualties or “serious damage.” He added that three drones had been shot down over Moscow. Residents reported hearing loud explosions in several neighborhoods.

Another kamikaze drone struck the roof of a residential complex in Odintsovo, a town just outside Moscow.

On May 16, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Istanbul for the first time since 2022, agreeing to carry out a large prisoner exchange and for each to submit detailed ceasefire proposals.

Kiev has since intensified its drone strikes deep inside Russia. On Wednesday, at least 12 UAVs were intercepted over the city, according to Russian officials. The drones damaged three buildings and an industrial facility.